Cronulla MP Mark Speakman has apologised for the axing of on-demand buses in Sutherland Shire, blaming a poor booking system and lack of promotion. Transport for NSW announced in a statement on Tuesday the service would end on November 17. RELATED: On-demand buses axed "I apologise to Transdev on-demand bus service customers that I have not been successful in securing a further continuation of the trial," Mr Speakman said. "The service appears to have been poorly patronised. "I received numerous comments about the poor booking system and its high dropout rate. I can't help but think that this, plus poor promotion, were big contributors to insufficient patronage. "However, I know that for many who use the service it overcame a lot of their serious transport difficulties and for many the termination of the service is distressing." Mr Speakman suggested the possibility on-line buses could return with changes in the future. "I don't want to raise hopes unrealistically, but when the local bus franchise comes up for retendering in about a year's time, I will urge that detailed consideration be given to procuring a new on-demand bus service as part of this," he said. "Maybe a service with, say, more limited hours would be viable. "If this is to happen, Transdev will have to lift its game." Comment has been sought from Transdev.

"I apologise to Transdev on-demand bus service customers that I have not been successful in securing a further continuation of the trial," Mr Speakman said.

"The service appears to have been poorly patronised.

"I received numerous comments about the poor booking system and its high dropout rate. I can't help but think that this, plus poor promotion, were big contributors to insufficient patronage.

"However, I know that for many who use the service it overcame a lot of their serious transport difficulties and for many the termination of the service is distressing."

Mr Speakman suggested the possibility on-line buses could return with changes in the future.

"I don't want to raise hopes unrealistically, but when the local bus franchise comes up for retendering in about a year's time, I will urge that detailed consideration be given to procuring a new on-demand bus service as part of this," he said.